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A look inside isolation at Fraternity Row 6

Photos and story by Emily R. Condon Even as COVID cases decrease, many students still may not know what to expect after testing positive. Isolation housing rooms filled up last week as 153 new COVID-19 cases were reported by students from according to the University of Maryland COVID-19 Dashboard. Students who live in an on-campus residence, including South Campus Commons, Courtyards, or university owned fraternity … Continue reading A look inside isolation at Fraternity Row 6

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Students share concerns with return to in-person dining

By Jessica Harden Dining services ended the takeout dining option on February 6, causing students to voice concerns about staying safe during the still-present pandemic.  The takeout dining option, which was available during the first two weeks of the semester, allowed students to grab a to-go container when they walked in and fill it with food so they could eat elsewhere.  Maia Brandolini, a sophomore neuroscience … Continue reading Students share concerns with return to in-person dining

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Sophomore year experience: MORE for the class of 2024

By Kiersten Hacker Each year colleges and universities welcome a new class of students to campus, but after an unprecedented year for the class of 2024, schools basically welcomed two classes of freshmen to campus.  Experiences that are usually standard for college life —  in-person classes and events, roommates, residence halls, libraries and gyms being fully open — are brand new for many sophomores. For some … Continue reading Sophomore year experience: MORE for the class of 2024

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UMD Symphony Orchestra returns to stage for first time in two years

By Ceoli Jacoby On the evening of Friday, Oct. 8, the Dekelboum Concert Hall was buzzing. Audience members, eager to hear the university’s Symphony Orchestra play live for the first time since February 2020, shuffled in. The sounds of conversation and laughter filled the room. Distant bowing and the clicking of heels on wood signaled that the performance was about to begin. After a brief … Continue reading UMD Symphony Orchestra returns to stage for first time in two years

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How UMD is responding to food waste during the coronavirus

by Eva Sanchez Every day in the University of Maryland dining halls, an abundance of food is served to students and consumed by them- reflected by the food left uneaten on their plates and left over in the dining hall once they’re finished. This waste poses environmental problems and raises the moral question about food insecurity.  According to the Sustainable UMD website, campus dining halls … Continue reading How UMD is responding to food waste during the coronavirus

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